Business & Technology
BFM Thrift Store Opens in Loch Lomond Place
The newest Atlantic Bibles for Missions (BFM) Thrift Store opened recently at 120 McDonald Street in Loch Lomond Place. If you are in the area, please come check out their beautiful new store and say hello to their first Manager, Kevin Smith. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5…
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Planning Change for Saint John
Dr. Keith Brunt, a researcher, entrepreneur and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, left his community in Saskatchewan at a time when everyone was leaving. Life was deemed to be elsewhere, and when 80 to 90 per cent of his class left the province, the common question was “Where are you going?” From away, he has watched his province transform itself into one of the country’s power players. Saskatchewan once received equalization payments from other parts of the country; now, it is a contributor.
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Uptown Mugs #37: Dan Mcgaghey
There exists in uptown Saint John, a mid-high end, uber hip and modern men’s clothing store, Colwell’s Mens (Brunswick Square, Level 3). More often than not, you will find this handsome bundle of energy behind the counter, ready to assist and lend his impeccable fashion sense to anyone who needs a little help. With a couple of decades under his belt at Colwell’s and a unique flare for true gentlemen’s style, Dan is the man.
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$1.5M Investment Gets Gemba Going
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) announced a $750,000 venture capital investment in Gemba Software Solutions today. The company’s software-as-a-service product reduces training time and increases consistency by guiding employees through complex processes with small hyperlinked flowcharts. Gemba Software’s visual process maps give new employees confidence on day one, allows them to navigate to answers quickly,…
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Barbour’s General Store is OPEN for business
At the foot of King Street sits Barbour’s General Store, originally brought to Saint John in 1967 by G.E. Barbour Company. Inside is a plethora of local curiosities, historic merchant wares, and modern retail items. Also housed here is a Visitor Information Centre and new this year, a Saint John Tour Desk … offering various tours to both visitors and locals.
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Uptown Mugs #36 Harrison Teed
Pristine is the new kid on the block, and Harrison Teed is the fine gent behind this growing business. Pristine has a new location at 56 King Street and is a unique boutique specializing in skateboards, accessories and urban lifestyle fashions.
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Historical Antiques
Andrew and Amanda invite everyone to stop into their antiques and collectables shop at 122 Germain Street, and take home a small piece of Saint John history! All of the items have been found in the Saint John area and many of the bottles were actually unearthed by Andrew, himself.
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Uptown Mugs #35 – Gilliane Nadeau, Uncorked Tours
Gilliane Nadeau has been with Uncorked Tours since its inception in January 2013, and is the driving force behind a revolution of food and drink culture in the Uptown core. Uncorked offers New Brunswick summer winery tours, river cruises and both public and private tastings year round, and caters to the wine connoisseur and food aficionado alike. Their Uptown Saint John walking tours can be booked daily, and offer a taste of local cuisine combined with Port City history.
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Barbour’s General Store Grand Reopening this Weekend
Barbour’s General Store Grand Reopening happens this Saturday August 22nd! The historic icon located at the foot of King Street at Market Slip on the waterfront in the city’s uptown was recently acquired by Gilliane Nadeau’s Uncorked Tours. On the New Brunswick Day holiday August 3rd, a group of Saint Johners who care about tourism and hospitality donated their time to help clean, sort and store the artifacts at the General Store in preparation for opening a Saint John experience hub for visitors and locals.
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Welcome to Uptown! Introducing Elwood’s Wood Lab
If you like upcycled furniture and decor and appreciate the unique feel of custom, handmade furnishings and fixtures, you will love Elwood’s Wood Lab! Tim and Eric use their craftsmanship and skill to turn various elements of Saint John history into usable and uncommon pieces. This unique space at 91 Princess Street is divided into two areas – their working space, ‘lab,’ as well as a showroom to display their recent pieces. The space is also home to two beautiful dogs, who seem very comfy amid the construction and goings on.
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Illegal Signs Being Removed
In the interest of public safety and the beautification of our City streets and public spaces, and in accordance with the Municipalities Act, the City of Saint John would like to remind citizens, business owners and others that it is illegal to place signage on a public street right-of-way and other City property without permission.
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Park Place Exciting for Uptown!
An adaptive re-use project of the Canterbury Car Park is the newest city contribution led by Historica Development. The above rendering is Acre Architects proposed vision for the new ‘Park Place.’ Park Place will be the future home to Picaroons, Real Food Connections Buckland Merrifield Gallery and apartments.
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